Brain & Behavior
An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience
Seventh Edition
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Inspire students' curiosity about the power of the mind with Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience. Authors Bob Garrett and Gerald Hough present the ever-expanding research into the biological foundations of human behavior in a way that demystifies this complex and evolving field. Through thought-provoking examples, an accessible writing style, and a carefully designed, full-color visual program, the authors capture the excitement of scientific discovery while equipping students to succeed in a course often considered challenging. The Seventh Edition includes new research techniques, societal issues in pharmacology, a revised approach to understanding cognitive functioning, groundbreaking medical advances, and additional case studies, providing students with the tools to connect neuroscience concepts to real-world applications.
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Contents
Preface
Preface
About the Authors
- Chapter 1: What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?
- The Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience
- Nature and Nurture
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
Part I: Neural Foundations of Behavior
- Chapter 2: Communication Within the Nervous System
- The Cells That Make Us Who We Are
- How Neurons Communicate With Each Other
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 3: The Organization and Functions of the System
- The Central Nervous System
- The Peripheral Nervous System
- Development and Change in the Nervous System
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 4: The Methods and Ethics of Research
- Science, Research, and Theory
- Research Techniques
- Research Ethics
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
Part II: Motivation and Emotion
- Chapter 5: Drugs, Addiction, and Reward
- Psychoactive Drugs
- Addiction
- The Role of Genes in Addiction
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 6: Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States
- Motivation and Homeostasis
- Hunger: A Complex Drive
- Obesity
- Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 7: The Biology of Sex and Gender
- Sex as a Form of Motivation
- The Biological Determination of Sex
- Gender-Related Behavioral and Cognitive Differences
- Biological Origins of Gender Identity
- Sexual Orientation
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 8: Emotion and Health
- Emotion and the Nervous System
- Stress, Immunity, and Health
- Biological Origins of Aggression
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
Part III: Interacting With the World
- Chapter 9: Hearing and Language
- Hearing
- Language
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 10: Vision and Visual Perception
- Light and the Visual Apparatus
- Color Vision
- Form Vision
- The Perception of Objects, Color, and Movement
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 11: The Body Senses and Movement
- The Body Senses
- Movement
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
Part IV: Complex Behavior
- Chapter 12: Learning and Memory
- Learning as the Storage of Memories
- Brain Changes in Learning
- Learning Deficiencies and Disorders
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 13: Cognitive Functioning and Neurodiversity
- Intelligence as the Convergence of Cognitive Functions
- The Biological Origins of Cognitive Functioning
- Variations in Cognitive Functioning
- Cognitive Functions Across the Lifespan
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Affective Disorders
- Anxiety, Trauma, and Stress-Related Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 15: Sleep and Consciousness
- Sleep and Dreaming
- The Neural Bases of Consciousness
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
Glossary
Glossary
References
References
Author Index
Author Index
Subject Index
Subject Index
Additional materials
Description
Inspire students' curiosity about the power of the mind with Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience. Authors Bob Garrett and Gerald Hough present the ever-expanding research into the biological foundations of human behavior in a way that demystifies this complex and evolving field. Through thought-provoking examples, an accessible writing style, and a carefully designed, full-color visual program, the authors capture the excitement of scientific discovery while equipping students to succeed in a course often considered challenging. The Seventh Edition includes new research techniques, societal issues in pharmacology, a revised approach to understanding cognitive functioning, groundbreaking medical advances, and additional case studies, providing students with the tools to connect neuroscience concepts to real-world applications.
This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
Contents
Preface
Preface
About the Authors
- Chapter 1: What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?
- The Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience
- Nature and Nurture
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
Part I: Neural Foundations of Behavior
- Chapter 2: Communication Within the Nervous System
- The Cells That Make Us Who We Are
- How Neurons Communicate With Each Other
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 3: The Organization and Functions of the System
- The Central Nervous System
- The Peripheral Nervous System
- Development and Change in the Nervous System
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 4: The Methods and Ethics of Research
- Science, Research, and Theory
- Research Techniques
- Research Ethics
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
Part II: Motivation and Emotion
- Chapter 5: Drugs, Addiction, and Reward
- Psychoactive Drugs
- Addiction
- The Role of Genes in Addiction
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 6: Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States
- Motivation and Homeostasis
- Hunger: A Complex Drive
- Obesity
- Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 7: The Biology of Sex and Gender
- Sex as a Form of Motivation
- The Biological Determination of Sex
- Gender-Related Behavioral and Cognitive Differences
- Biological Origins of Gender Identity
- Sexual Orientation
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 8: Emotion and Health
- Emotion and the Nervous System
- Stress, Immunity, and Health
- Biological Origins of Aggression
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
Part III: Interacting With the World
- Chapter 9: Hearing and Language
- Hearing
- Language
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 10: Vision and Visual Perception
- Light and the Visual Apparatus
- Color Vision
- Form Vision
- The Perception of Objects, Color, and Movement
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 11: The Body Senses and Movement
- The Body Senses
- Movement
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
Part IV: Complex Behavior
- Chapter 12: Learning and Memory
- Learning as the Storage of Memories
- Brain Changes in Learning
- Learning Deficiencies and Disorders
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 13: Cognitive Functioning and Neurodiversity
- Intelligence as the Convergence of Cognitive Functions
- The Biological Origins of Cognitive Functioning
- Variations in Cognitive Functioning
- Cognitive Functions Across the Lifespan
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Affective Disorders
- Anxiety, Trauma, and Stress-Related Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 15: Sleep and Consciousness
- Sleep and Dreaming
- The Neural Bases of Consciousness
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
Glossary
Glossary
References
References
Author Index
Author Index
Subject Index
Subject Index
Additional materials
Reviews
October 2025 | 776 pages | Sage US
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Inspire students' curiosity about the power of the mind with Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience. Authors Bob Garrett and Gerald Hough present the ever-expanding research into the biological foundations of human behavior in a way that demystifies this complex and evolving field. Through thought-provoking examples, an accessible writing style, and a carefully designed, full-color visual program, the authors capture the excitement of scientific discovery while equipping students to succeed in a course often considered challenging. The Seventh Edition includes new research techniques, societal issues in pharmacology, a revised approach to understanding cognitive functioning, groundbreaking medical advances, and additional case studies, providing students with the tools to connect neuroscience concepts to real-world applications.
This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- About the Authors
- Chapter 1: What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?
- The Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience
- Nature and Nurture
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Part I: Neural Foundations of Behavior
- Chapter 2: Communication Within the Nervous System
- The Cells That Make Us Who We Are
- How Neurons Communicate With Each Other
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 3: The Organization and Functions of the System
- The Central Nervous System
- The Peripheral Nervous System
- Development and Change in the Nervous System
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 4: The Methods and Ethics of Research
- Science, Research, and Theory
- Research Techniques
- Research Ethics
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Part II: Motivation and Emotion
- Chapter 5: Drugs, Addiction, and Reward
- Psychoactive Drugs
- Addiction
- The Role of Genes in Addiction
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 6: Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States
- Motivation and Homeostasis
- Hunger: A Complex Drive
- Obesity
- Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 7: The Biology of Sex and Gender
- Sex as a Form of Motivation
- The Biological Determination of Sex
- Gender-Related Behavioral and Cognitive Differences
- Biological Origins of Gender Identity
- Sexual Orientation
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 8: Emotion and Health
- Emotion and the Nervous System
- Stress, Immunity, and Health
- Biological Origins of Aggression
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Part III: Interacting With the World
- Chapter 9: Hearing and Language
- Hearing
- Language
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 10: Vision and Visual Perception
- Light and the Visual Apparatus
- Color Vision
- Form Vision
- The Perception of Objects, Color, and Movement
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 11: The Body Senses and Movement
- The Body Senses
- Movement
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Part IV: Complex Behavior
- Chapter 12: Learning and Memory
- Learning as the Storage of Memories
- Brain Changes in Learning
- Learning Deficiencies and Disorders
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 13: Cognitive Functioning and Neurodiversity
- Intelligence as the Convergence of Cognitive Functions
- The Biological Origins of Cognitive Functioning
- Variations in Cognitive Functioning
- Cognitive Functions Across the Lifespan
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Affective Disorders
- Anxiety, Trauma, and Stress-Related Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Chapter 15: Sleep and Consciousness
- Sleep and Dreaming
- The Neural Bases of Consciousness
- In Perspective
- Chapter Summary
- Study Resources
- Key Terms
- Glossary
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index
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Brain and Behavior by Bob Garrett and Gerald Hough is a comprehensive text to introduce behavioral neuroscience to higher ed students. The text is written in clear language, and they take the time to break down neurological processes for clarity.
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